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About our Philosophy...
Family Therapy Associates, "a center for positive
change" is co-directed by Dr. Debbie Swayman and
Karen Kaplan. As therapists, their solution oriented
approach helps clients find new ways to approach
problematic, troublesome issues.
In addition, Karen and Debbie use their positive
approach and training when working with clients
who are seeking coaching services, helping them
to discover new paths to fulfill their dreams.
Both Karen and Debbie are Qualified Administrators
for the Myers Briggs Type
Indicator® (MBTI) and Strong
Interest Inventory®, widely respected
assessments, which they find useful with many clients
who enjoy and appreciate a more concrete basis from
which to begin to expand their personal horizons.
Their mission is to provide the community with
excellence and caring services. They created a formidable,
partnership which utilizes their unique expertise,
perspectives, experiences and interests to provide
comprehensive services. In addition they have established
and created new and unique programs for specific
areas of interest, filling specific needs identified
through contact with the community at large.
Karen
Kaplan, MS, MS Ed
Therapist and Director of Psychological / Educational
Programs
Karen is known for her engaging
style and her warm sense of humor, which clients
say makes them feel at ease and comfortable. Her
areas of interest and expertise relating to youth
and families include issues regarding ADHD, learning
disabilities, eating disorders, and care-giving.
Having begun her career assessing and working with
children with reading disabilities, she continues
to enjoy working with individuals who are struggling
with test taking anxiety and career choices. She
is a registered Marriage and Family Intern and enjoys
working with families affected by problems and dynamics
of child rearing challenges as well as divorce and
blended family issues.
Karen has worked and lived in Broward
County since 1981. She holds a Master Degree of Science
in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern
University, a Bachelors Degree in Education from
Boston University as well as a Masters in Education
from the University of Pennsylvania.
Email : karenkaplan@familytherapyassociates.org
Dr.
Debbie Swayman, DMFT, LMFT
Therapist and Director of Therapeutic Services
Debbie is known for her gentle
yet direct approach to clients, which clients report
is effective and soothing. Her areas of interest
and expertise include families coping with children
with special needs and issues resulting from chronic
pain and illness as well as family members who are
dealing with grief and loss. She also works with
people facing divorce and blended family adjustment,
women’s issues and life and career coaching issues.
Debbie enjoys working with individuals, couples
and families.
She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
who has lived and worked in South Florida for over
twenty years. She holds a Masters Degree and a Doctorate
Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova
Southeastern University, a Bachelor of Science degree
in Communication Disorders from State University
of New York College at Buffalo, and a Masters Degree
in Speech/Language Pathology.
In addition she is on the adjunct faculty for
graduate studies in the Marriage and Family Therapy
Program at Nova Southeastern University, and is
also a clinical member and approved supervisor for
the American Association of Marriage and Family
Therapy.
Email: DrDebbieSwayman@familytherapyassociates.org
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When
friends and family are just too close to your
situation to help.
call
us at 954 -341 - 2555
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